Anne, it's true that unemployment is a huge factor, but a culture of not wanting to work, and relying completely on state benefits HAS become a culture to many... don't take my word for it, there are vocal residents in Austin that complain...

Whenever she's backed in to a corner and forced to confront her deceptions, Silly tries tossing out her "reasonable and concerned citizen" routine. Boy, has that card been played. But scrape away that phoney sincerity and you're...

Sonny - yes. It's a 12-14 month renovation window. Length of ice season is about programming, costs and usage. Currently summer camps dependent on the pools use the space. FP does't have logistical problem of running a pool from the same...

The project includes pool improvements and field work on the ball fields. It isn't just a rink project. The total project budget covers the cost of the building, pool and fields. Anyone who wants more info than the newspaper article can find it...

O-Pers, the new buzz word for Oak Parkers, don't know construction costs, but do know how to do construction research costs. Add in what the WJ reports is being done, and remember the building are being renovated and not torn down and new one...

A year-round ice rink is a crucial necessity. The present one is used from dawn to midnight daily, even with the somewhat limited programming. The demand is stronger than the current availability. It now closes in March/April for about five...